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Ben Groundwater is a Sydney-based travel writer, columnist and author with more than 20 years' experience. He specialises in food and wine – writing about it, as well as consuming it. Follow him on Instagram @bengroundwater

The surprising new reason young people are travelling

The surprising new reason young people are travelling

Culture in other countries has traditionally been art galleries and cathedrals, museums and restaurants. For young people there’s another attraction.

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Singapore hotel’s $170 million revamp adds 50 shades of grey
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Singapore hotel’s $170 million revamp adds 50 shades of grey

There’s a lot to recommend this new hotel, particularly for shopaholics or business travellers enjoying a quick Singapore stopover.

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Seven hidden attractions at this hugely popular Tokyo shrine

Seven hidden attractions at this hugely popular Tokyo shrine

From a seven-hectare forest to a majestic archway, Tokyo’s Meiji-Jingu shrine features hidden attractions worth lingering for.

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They arrive earlier every year, but here’s where this Easter treat originated

They arrive earlier every year, but here’s where this Easter treat originated

The cross on the bun is supposed to help it rise in the oven – which seems appropriate.

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Ten great destinations that want more tourists (and five that don’t)

Ten great destinations that want more tourists (and five that don’t)

While some destinations embrace huge numbers of visitors to the point that it’s a problem, some of the greatest destinations are crying out for more.

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A dish so packed with flavour and texture, it’s a wonder it all fits in one bowl

A dish so packed with flavour and texture, it’s a wonder it all fits in one bowl

This dish can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and it is absolutely, stupendously delicious.

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The incredible city home to three of Spain’s biggest icons

The incredible city home to three of Spain’s biggest icons

Jerez de la Frontera, with only 200,000 inhabitants, is home to three Spanish icons – flamenco, sherry, and the Carthusian breed of Andalusian horses.

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Hidden Europe: 25 experiences that go beyond the tourist trail

Hidden Europe: 25 experiences that go beyond the tourist trail

You know its world-famous wine regions and iconic cities. Now get to know a different side of the Continent, one of hidden archipelagos and uncrowded marvels.

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Is this Australian street really ‘the world’s coolest’? Not for me

Is this Australian street really ‘the world’s coolest’? Not for me

My dream street has good and diverse food; classy, creative boutiques; bars that are friendly and unpretentious. Some cities have them.

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There’s nothing on Earth like this surprising fish dish

There’s nothing on Earth like this surprising fish dish

This prized Basque dish celebrates the part of a fish that many would never think of eating.

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